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Mitsubishi WD-73C9 73-Inch 1080p Flat panel DLP Home Theater Review

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Actually purchased this set from Costco on a promo including the matching 73" stand from Mits. I'm honestly surprised Costco sells any DLP sets considering how dark their picture setup was on the sales floor. I bought it 2 months ago based on the confidence taken from prior buyers experience, my own experience w/ a 2004 Samsung 61" DLP, and lastly, the review of a similar model 65" Mits in the Apr 2007 issue of Home Theater Mag.

When I got it setup and began trying to adjust the picture settings to my liking, I couldn't seem to find the right combination to suit me. Fortunately, Home Theater Mag's article gave the precise user settings they employed during their testing. I tried them and, voila, excellent picture. I actually feel the picture exceeds my prior Samsung's quality, and I always raved about it.

If you are happy with a 50" or smaller picture, consider all formats. But if you are drawn to a true movie experience combining picture excellence with low cost, look no further. These new Mits DLP units really perform.

The web site below will show you the settings HT Mag used for their testing:

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Mitsubishi WD-73C9 73-Inch 1080p Flat panel DLP Home Theater Feature

Smooth 120Hz
Exclusive 6-Color Processor
Plush 1080p 5G Improved 12-bit Processing
3D Ready - 3D video, gaming and dual-screen features require compatible 3D source devices, 3D glasses and IR emitters
Improved Video Noise Reduction

Mitsubishi WD-73C9 73-Inch 1080p Flat panel DLP Home Theater Overview

Enhance your home theater with Mitsubishi's large screen 1080p DLP HDTVs. Lightweight and energy efficient. Mitsubishi's C9 series offers the best value without compromise.

Mitsubishi WD-73C9 73-Inch 1080p Flat panel DLP Home Theater Specifications

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Visit your local dealer before you purchase this TV - J. Allen - Crofton, MD USA
I hate to ruin these nice reviews but my husband and I almost purchased this TV based on the reviews before going to see the picture quality at our local dealer. The quality, in my opinion, was good but not great for a product you will probably want to have for a long time considering it is a 73" TV. Our local dealer told us that this TV is not the same as the 737 although I thought they looked pretty similar in terms of picture quality. The 837 Mitsubishi Diamond, however, had significant improved picture quality with a feature our dealer explained to be a black and white contrast enhancement which makes the blacks look blacker and the whites look whiter. The picture quality was OUTSTANDING! <
Don't Order This TV From Amazon - What a Nightmare - TV less - Georgia
I ordered this TV on a Friday and was very surprised when I got an email that stated my TV was shipped the same day and would be ready for delivery on Monday. Except, the shipping company dropped the crate and damaged the TV and told me to call Amazon Customer Service. I called Amazon Customer Service and spoke with the most unhelpful person. She kept me on hold for 30 minutes then when she came back on she said she was going to call the shipper and see what exactly the severity of the damage before she would proceed any further. I told her I did not want the TV if it was damaged regardless of how severe. She said they would go ahead and send the TV and I could have a look at it and if I didn't want it I could send it back. I told her again I did not want the TV if it had been damaged in any way and to please credit my charge card. She said they couldn't issue a refund until they had received the return shipment
at their warehouse which could take another 5 to 10 days and then another 2 -3 days to process the transaction. So, I can't buy another TV for at least another 2 week with the charges of the broken TV still on my account. What a crock. I'll never use Amazon again. It's buying at the local big box store for me from now on. Amazon's customer service leaves a lot to be desired!

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